Huayu: The Big Players Behind the Scenes

The Martian won't be ready anytime soon.

Then let's see what other movies we need and make another one.

Now, 91 Company has Zhong Lifang, Madou Media has Du Hua, and Tangxin Film and Television has Yang Chen. They are all highly capable individuals, so you just need to control the overall direction.

Looking at the three scripts already written on his computer—"The Mist," "Split," and "Terror Cruise"—Zhuang Huai'an thought for a moment but decided against sending them to Yang Chen right now.

It's only a 2% stake in MGM, not worth the effort for now.

Let's wait for Wu Baige's final blow!

Once Kirk sees that the stock price he worked so hard to raise has been driven back down by Windtalkers, he'll probably come knocking on his door.

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Hengdian

Shu Chang had just finished removing her makeup from the set of "Liancheng Jue" and rushed to the set of "Chinese Paladin" next door.

Upon entering the film set, I saw my best friend Liu Yifei looking sullen, poking the ground with a twig.

"Sissi, what's wrong?"

"I got scolded." Liu Yifei pouted, looking aggrieved.

"what?"

Shu Chang was a little confused. Everyone present knew that the "Chinese Paladin" project was established because of her. Who would dare to scold her, this little aunt?

Seeing that her best friend was silent, Liu Yifei knew that she might have misunderstood, so she quickly explained, "I was scolded by my mother."

"Oh..." Shu Chang breathed a sigh of relief and smiled, "Why did Aunt Liu scold you?"

The two met in "The Story of a Noble Family" and later worked together in the same production crew of "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils". Because they were of similar age, they became best friends. From then on, Shu Chang recognized Aunt Liu as her godmother.

"Mom said I shouldn't keep bothering Huai'an," Liu Yifei said indignantly. "I only send him fifty or sixty text messages a day, how is that bothering him!"

"That's all?" Shu Chang looked at her speechlessly.

Sister, it's not that I don't want to stand up for you, the problem is that your phone's text message inbox can only store 80 messages, and yours...

"Yeah, the person involved didn't say anything, but my mom already started lecturing me!"

Seeing her best friend still looking indignant, Shu Chang sighed inwardly, "You're doomed, you've fallen in love."

"What do you send to Director Zhuang?" Shu Chang couldn't help but ask.

"Here, take a look." Liu Yifei handed over her phone generously.

Shu Chang didn't stand on ceremony and took a look. Goodness, it was all about daily trivial matters. Her best friend was practically reporting how many times she drank water every day.

"Is this all you usually talk about?"

Seeing her best friend's wide-eyed surprise, Liu Yifei nodded blankly, "Yeah, what else would we talk about?"

Shu Chang rolled her eyes at her, somewhat speechless. "You two are always glued to your phones, grinning like idiots. I thought you were dating."

Just then, Aunt Liu came over carrying a thermal box. Seeing the two little girls sitting together whispering, she couldn't help but smile.

"Is Changchang here?"

"Oh, Aunt Liu." Shu Chang stood up, obediently took Aunt Liu's arm, and looked longingly at the thermos in her hand, asking, "Aunt Liu, did you make lotus root soup today?"

"Yes, it was cooked first thing this morning."

Aunt Liu smiled and patted her arm. It was rare for her daughter to have a playmate of the same age, and she liked this sensible little girl very much, so she would prepare an extra meal every day.

"Aunt Liu, you're so kind." Shu Chang was touched and wanted to cuddle with Aunt Liu, but unfortunately, she was still wearing makeup.

"Let's get in the car and have some food."

Aunt Liu affectionately patted her head, then turned around and saw her daughter still sulking and staring at the ground. She sighed helplessly and said softly:

"Sisi, let's eat first. You have filming this afternoon, so don't delay the crew's work."

When your mother calls you to eat, it's best not to argue or quarrel with her, because that's her way of apologizing.

Liu Yifei naturally understood this principle, and immediately stood up, smiling as she took Aunt Liu's other arm.

"You..." Aunt Liu withdrew her hand and helplessly tapped her daughter's forehead.

The three of them got into the van, and a blast of cold air hit them.

"Wow, I'm alive again, I'm alive again! The 'Chinese Paladin' crew is so much more comfortable." Shu Chang squinted her eyes, looking completely satisfied.

For actors, filming period dramas in the summer is the most uncomfortable, not only because the clothes are uncomfortable, but also because the makeup artists have a heavier workload.

It's better now; people don't wear such heavy makeup yet. They basically just apply a light coat and go on stage, unlike some young male celebrities in later generations whose makeup is more elaborate than that of female actors.

Liu Yifei handed over a pair of chopsticks, asking with a puzzled look, "Didn't Lian Cheng Jue also provide you with a rest vehicle?"

"Yes, it's equipped, but I have to travel back and forth, so I basically don't need the rest vehicle."

Shu Chang felt somewhat helpless. Fortunately, the characters Shui Sheng and Anu were not too complicated, and they were both TV series produced by the same company. Otherwise, she really wouldn't dare to take on two roles at the same time.

"But Director Zhuang is really nice. Not only do the lead actors have their own rest vehicles, but even the crew members and extras have buses to rest in."

Shu Chang looked on with emotion. She was a child star herself, but she had never seen a film crew like this before.

"That's true," Aunt Liu nodded in agreement. "I heard from the extras that even the boxed lunches for these two film crews are the best in Hengdian."

"I asked my senior about this." Seeing the two turn to look at her, Liu Yifei blinked her big eyes. "My senior said that this is the advantage of a one-stop service, so that money can be spent wisely."

The two nodded upon hearing this. It was easy to understand; it simply meant that no one was taking advantage of the situation.

The crew of 91 Company are mostly graduates of the Beijing Film Academy, and the company offers top-notch salaries and benefits in the industry. Not to mention, there is also Chung Li-fang, a pragmatic person who oversees the production.

With multiple approaches combined, no one will care about petty gains, and everyone can devote themselves more wholeheartedly to their work.

Judging from the current filming progress, this approach is feasible.

Of course, what happens in the future can be planned for later. As for those who betray their own side, Zhuang Huai'an's knife is not necessarily unsharp.

While chatting and eating slowly, Liu Yifei frequently glanced at her phone on the table.

No one knows a daughter better than her mother. Aunt Liu saw through her expectations at a glance and sighed helplessly.

She had never objected to her daughter's relationship with Zhuang Huai'an, but she was not optimistic about their future together.

There's no other reason than the vast difference in skill level.

A fledgling actress, an internationally renowned director, and importantly, their daughter is only this age…

In this dazzling and bizarre circle, given Zhuang Huai'an's status and position, countless people would throw themselves at him without him even having to say a word.

How long can he hold out in this situation?

Aunt Liu wanted to advise her daughter, but it was a difficult thing to say. Although the girl seemed quiet, she was very stubborn at heart. Aunt Liu was worried that her advice might backfire and make things even more difficult.

beep beep beep,

The phone on the table vibrated, and Liu Yifei quickly put down her chopsticks and turned on her phone.

Senior student: "Have you eaten?"

The little girl couldn't help but smile and began typing a reply.

Seeing her like this, Shu Chang and Aunt Liu exchanged a glance and sighed in unison.